Events & Workshops
08 October 08
Inland Revenue: Things you need to know about VAT & tax
The workshop will cover aspects of setting up in business from the Inland Revenue point of view.
09 October 08
TIC Start Up Programme - Part 1 - So you are thinking of starting a business
Map the future for your business!
The first in our ‘Start Up series this workshop looks at what it means to become self-employed including how to start; working from home; legal structures and financial things; registering your business. This will help you decide if self-employment is for you and what are the next steps you need to take to make it happen.
15 October 08
Taking on your first employee
A practical workshop designed for first-time employers. Methods of recruitment which avoid discrimination Perils and pitfalls of recruiting the wrong person
16 October 08
TIC Start Up Programme - Part 2 - An Introduction to Business Planning
Using a simple case study and working through a business plan template this workshop covers all aspects of business planning from legal structure through marketing planning to finance and and introduction to spreadsheets. By the end of the workshop you will be equipped to prepare your own Business Plan.
16 October 08
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a free web-based statistics software that enables you to identify how website visitors find your website and the patterns and routes they follow. The half day session provides an overview of how Google Analytics works, how to implement and customise reports, downloading and tracking.
16 October 08
Google AdWords
Want to learn how to get more out of your AdWords campaigns?
Ready to boost your ROI and drive more business to your site?
AdWords Seminars are designed to teach you how to manage your AdWords account more effectively by covering topics from best practices on account setup to bidding and campaign management strategies.
21 October 08
TIC Start Up Programme - Part 3 - An Introduction to Marketing
“If you understand your customers you understand your business” (Peter Drucker). “Marketing – the art of getting and keeping customers.”
This workshop will help you understand your customers and how they make buying decisions. It will equip you to create your own marketing strategy to make sure those buying decisions result in sales for YOU, not for your competitors.
23 October 08
Buying a Franchise???
Bored of working 9 to 5?
Start-up your own business that works
Discover Franchising
If you are looking for a new opportunity and want
to become your own boss, the Business London
Franchise programme could help make your dream
a reality and offer you an instant business solution.
Franchising is a great way to start your own
business, giving you the support of an established
business model and proven brand.
Together with seminars covering the basics of
franchising, the programme will provide you with
the opportunity to receive personal advice from
experienced local business advisers, who will
support you to evaluate the franchise option.
28 October 08
TIC Start Up Programme - Part 4 - Basic Bookkeeping
Simple rules for managing the money!
Lively, interesting and informative, with practical examples, handouts and plenty of opportunity for you to ask questions; you will learn how and why ‘the numbers' can be made to work for your business rather than being just another ‘paperwork chore' at the end of a long day.
06 November 08
TIC Start Up Programme - Part 1 - So you are thinking of starting a business
Map the future for your business!
The first in our ‘Start Up series this workshop looks at what it means to become self-employed including how to start; working from home; legal structures and financial things; registering your business. This will help you decide if self-employment is for you and what are the next steps you need to take to make it happen.
12 November 08
Search Engine Optimisation
A step-by-step workshop that will improve your Web site’s search engine positioning and increase traffic. This workshop on Search Engine Optimisation will form the basis for planning an online campaign for a Web-based business or service. It will take you through the process of site design and content optimisation, search engine submission, and directory registration.
13 November 08
TIC Start Up Programme - Part 2 - An Introduction to Business Planning
Using a simple case study and working through a business plan template this workshop covers all aspects of business planning from legal structure through marketing planning to finance and and introduction to spreadsheets. By the end of the workshop you will be equipped to prepare your own Business Plan.
18 November 08
The Essentials of Customer Care
This workshop is designed to encompass the needs of all learners who need to gain, improve or hone their Customer service skills. It can also be used as a refresher for more experienced staff members therefore providing an ideal re-focusing exercise for your front line team.
19 November 08
Employment Law for the Bewildered
Do you employ staff? Taking on your first employee? Avoid the pitfalls and understand what you can/cannot and must/must not do in your employment relations.
20 November 08
TIC Start Up Programme - Part 3 - An Introduction to Marketing
“If you understand your customers you understand your business” (Peter Drucker). “Marketing – the art of getting and keeping customers.”
This workshop will help you understand your customers and how they make buying decisions. It will equip you to create your own marketing strategy to make sure those buying decisions result in sales for YOU, not for your competitors.
25 November 08
Buying a Franchise???
Bored of working 9 to 5?
Start-up your own business that works
Discover Franchising
If you are looking for a new opportunity and want
to become your own boss, the Business London
Franchise programme could help make your dream
a reality and offer you an instant business solution.
Franchising is a great way to start your own
business, giving you the support of an established
business model and proven brand.
Together with seminars covering the basics of
franchising, the programme will provide you with
the opportunity to receive personal advice from
experienced local business advisers, who will
support you to evaluate the franchise option.
27 November 08
TIC Start Up Programme - Part 4 - Basic Bookkeeping
Simple rules for managing the money!
Lively, interesting and informative, with practical examples, handouts and plenty of opportunity for you to ask questions; you will learn how and why ‘the numbers' can be made to work for your business rather than being just another ‘paperwork chore' at the end of a long day.